Friday, Dec. 17
Cure Bowl
Northern Illinois vs. Coastal Carolina
6 p.m., ESPN
Northern Illinois was one of the best stories from 2021 - the Huskies were winless in 2020, only to have a complete turnaround and a MAC Championship this season. They will take on Coastal Carolina, who was the feel-good story of the 2020 season. The Chanticleers followed that up with a 10-win season, as they look to become one of the premiere programs of the Non5s.
Prediction: Coastal Carolina-28, Northern Illinois- 23